Recent B&S Armature

I made this armature a few weeks ago. This is my second attempt at a fully-articulated ball and socket. I really wanted to make a hand armature as well, but I don't think this one has an adequate range of motion.

I'm limited in what I can do without a milling machine, but I'd certainly like to start making more complicated joints.

I don't know that I'll actually use this one for a puppet, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to share it anyway.

Adam L, I have a fairly mediocre drill press that I use for all of my drilling. Then I just hand shape everything else. Everything is indeed brass aside from the balls, which are surgical steel. They come pre-tapped, but I drill the holes wider and then solder them to the rods using stainless steel flux.

Adam T, the jaw is posable, yes. It's hinged on both sides, and a swivel joint connects it to the head.

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